Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Victoria. 1998 ‘Duration of Licence.’ Firearms Act 1996 No. 66 of 1996 (Version No. 080, as of 1 December 2015); Part 2 (Section 39). Melbourne: Department of Justice, Victoria. 31 January
Relevant contents
39. Duration of licences
(1) A licence under this Part, other than a longarm licence for a category C, D or E longarm or a junior licence continues in force for the period, not exceeding 5 years from the issue or renewal of the licence, that is specified in the licence unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or cancelled.
(2) A longarm licence for a category C, D or E longarm continues in force for the period, not exceeding 3 years from the issue or renewal of the licence, that is specified in the licence unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or cancelled.
(3) A junior licence continues in force for the period of 3 years from the issue or renewal of the licence or until the holder turns 18 years of age (whichever is the earlier) unless it is sooner surrendered, suspended or cancelled.
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